U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be settled soon after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said both leaders appeared willing to reach an agreement. The remarks came during Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara. […]
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Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine
US President Donald Trump, speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin by telephone for nearly 90 minutes, offered to help find a solution to the Ukraine war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public early on Sunday. Ushakov said Trump made the offer during the call on Saturday, US Independence Day, in the context […]
Zelensky rejects Russian Kostiantynivka capture claim
Ukraine on Saturday denied Russia’s claim that it had captured the strategic eastern city of Kostiantynivka. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces still control the city despite Moscow’s announcement of its seizure. The dispute highlights the continuing intensity of fighting in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Russia’s military told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that its […]
Ukraine reports major hits on Russian refineries
Ukraine claimed on Saturday that its attacks have disabled 42.74% of Russia’s oil refining capacity as of early July. The announcement highlights Kyiv’s strategy to weaken Russia’s energy sector and military logistics during the war. The claimed disruption could affect Russia’s fuel production, domestic supplies, and wartime operations. Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces struck […]
Russia launched barrage of drones, missiles on Kyiv, at least 21 civilians killed, more than 90 injured
At least 21 civilians were killed and more than 90 others injured after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, in one of the deadliest attacks on the city in recent months. The assault lasted around 11 hours, with loud explosions rocking the capital as thousands of residents sought […]
Putin says Alaska summit produced no deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said no formal agreement was reached during his August summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. His remarks contradict months of suggestions from senior Russian officials that the meeting had produced a framework for ending the war in Ukraine. The statement adds fresh uncertainty to future diplomatic efforts aimed at […]
Putin dismisses Zelenskiy’s proposal for direct talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
Russia urges US citizens to leave Kyiv
Sergei Lavrov reportedly urged the United States to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Kyiv amid planned Russian strikes. According to Bloomberg, Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about upcoming attacks targeting Kyiv’s “decision-making centres.” The warning signalled a possible escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Bloomberg reported that Lavrov contacted Rubio at the […]
Russia warns of more strikes on Kyiv
MOSCOW: Russia on Monday warned that it would launch additional strikes on Kyiv, including attacks targeting what it described as Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, while urging foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital immediately. Read More: Deadly Russian strikes batter Kyiv again The warning came after Russia carried out a large-scale barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine […]
Russia raises nuclear pressure as Nato tensions intensify
Russia has expanded major nuclear exercises alongside Belarus as tensions with European members of NATO continue rising over the war in Ukraine and increasing drone activity around the Baltic region. The military drills involve nearly 64,000 personnel and rank among Moscow’s largest nuclear exercises in recent years. Furthermore, the three-day operation includes Russia’s Strategic Missile […]